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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minot International Airport (KMOT)

Lat: 48.25°NLon: 101.27°WElev: 1657ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 2 Jan 11:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Minot International Airport ND

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 1am, then patchy freezing rain between 1am and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 5. East wind around 6 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Patchy Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy and cold, with a steady temperature around 8. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 13 by 4am. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 1am, then patchy freezing rain between 1am and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 5. East wind around 6 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Cloudy and cold, with a steady temperature around 8. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 13 by 4am. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Minot International Airport ND
 48.26°N 101.26°W
Last Update:
12:36 am CST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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